Posted by LK on September 29, 2009, 10:07 pm, in reply to "Re: Moving to Ireland - On my own"
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I have dual citizenship, post 50's when I made the move eight years ago and have never regreted it; but-- except for a few months for travelling, I've been constantly employed (thank goodness for computer skills). I do stand a good chance of my company closing down after the first of the year--and I'll say that there is only a very minor chance of my finding another job--age and gender (female) don't help. Re legal/government jobs--the laws are different--wouldn't be deemed as an easy transition. Also, Scott is right on regarding how much it costs to maintain one's self, and this would be with a rent of 700 euro or less--of course you can share and live in a small town--but then sharing may be difficult. --and even if you have 'backup' money from America, remember the exchange rate is around 1.46 now, so the dollar doesn't go far. But then again, we only live once, so live like there's no tomorrow.
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: Well Denise, thank you. You'll see I read and
: answered Scott's first, but yest, I would
: have thought a good bit less I could live
: on. I'd love to know more about your story,
: where you're going, if you think you'll
: work, buy etc. There are very few people
: standing in line to go off to Leitrim! If
: you'd like, drop me a line at
: pattyoshea@comcast.net. Thanks.
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: Patricia - I leave for Ireland next week
: with
: the intent of starting a new life in
: Leitrim. We have a similar profile. I do
: know that it is very difficult to "get
: a job" there however it is perfectly OK
: to be self-employed. This works for me plus
: I have a tiny pension. Leitrim is very
: affordable - have you looked at www.daft.ie
: for an idea of rents? It is a bit of a
: process relocating but can be done. Everyone
: seems to have different stories about how
: they did it. I suggest you rent for 6 months
: and see how you like it before fully
: committing to buying a home.
: Maybe we will see each other!
: Denise
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: Hello fellow Ireland dreamers, and those
: already there.
: Here's my question; I'm well aware of the
: economy in Ireland, jobs situation etc. I am
: 50ish, single (div'd, kids on their own),
: have lots of 1st cousins in Leitrim, would
: love to go. Is this a workable idea if I
: figure I give myself 2 yrs. worth of savings
: to live on - will have to calculate what
: that is - until I may for sure get myself a
: little job. I'm thinking that as to buying a
: small home, the next year or two would
: actually be a good time. Are there any other
: brave folks out there (over the 20's) who
: did this on their own? Would love to hear
: how it went. Thanks, Patricia
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